With the wealth of directories available to users, how do you choose ones to build the best possible reference collection for your library? Below are some key factors to keep in mind when selecting and evaluating directories.
A few things to consider during the selection process:
Community served
The location of the library
The kinds of reference questions asked
The number of questions in a particular subject area
Other collections in the local area
The library’s budget and the cost of the directories
A few things to consider during the evaluation process:
Scope (Who or what is the focus? Is it relevant to your library user?)
Currency (How often is the content updated? Does it provide most current information available?)
Accuracy (Is the content accurate and reliable?)
Format (How is the content arranged? Is it easy to use?)
Selecting & Evaluating Directories
With the wealth of directories available to users, how do you choose ones to build the best possible reference collection for your library? Below are some key factors to keep in mind when selecting and evaluating directories.
A few things to consider during the selection process:
A few things to consider during the evaluation process:
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